Construction works started in Kabatas-Mecidiyekoy metro project

Construction works started in Kabatas-Mecidiyekoy metro project which is a 7-km extension of Mahmutbey-Mecidiyekoy metro which is also under construction.

This extension will have 3 additional stationsk, Kabatas, Besiktas and Darphane and will be connected to the main metro line at Mecidiyekoy.

Mahmutbey-Mecidiyekoy-Kabatas metro line will cost around TL 3.5 bn (€ 1.2 bn). TL 500 mn is budgeted for this year. Main line (Mahmutbey-Mecidiyekoy) is planned to be completed in 2017 where this extension will be completed by 2018.

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